Biography

A lifelong Californian, I was born in San Diego and grew up on my parents' ranch in El Cajon. I attended local public schools and graduated with high honors from the University of California, Riverside, and the University of San Diego School of Law, where I was a Law Review editor. In 1979, I was selected as a California Senate Fellow; and for most of my career, I worked in the Capitol as an attorney for the Democratically controlled Senate. Politics is my passion, and I have volunteered for Democratic candidates and progressive causes for more than 50 years. Raised by Democratic parents who encouraged political discussion and participation, I have voted in every election since I registered immediately upon attaining eligibility. I am a product of the kind of middle-class family that is disappearing from our country. As a public servant, my father was able to provide a comfortable and enjoyable life for my two sisters and me. (My mother returned to part-time work after we were in high school.) I want everyone to have the chance to achieve this type of happy and successful existence.

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Organizations (3)

Political Beliefs

The right of people to a decent life that includes not only adequate and affordable food, shelter, healthcare, and education but also a pollution-free environment;

The right of people to find employment that matches their skills, to work in safe conditions, to be paid a decent salary, to be protected from discrimination, and to have both reasonable job security and a secure retirement;

The right of women to equal pay and reproductive choice;

The right of people to easy access to registration and voting;

The right of people to an unbiased criminal justice system;

The right of all minorities to be accepted as equals in our society; and

The obligation of all people to protect and honor the Earth and its non-human inhabitants so that future generations are able to enjoy its beauty and diversity.

I am a Democrat because I believe that our party is the best instrument for achieving these goals.

Biography

Following a ten-year stint in New York in film production, I came to California in 1976 to work in the movie business. When I was a young man, I volunteered on Democratic campaigns in New York. After I retired and my children had grown, I moved to San Diego County in 2007 and returned to volunteering for the Democratic Party. For the past five years I have served as an alternate on the San Diego County Democratic Party Central Committee.

Who supports this candidate?

Organizations (3)

San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council

East County Democratic Club

Democrats For Equality

Political Beliefs

I believe the political process must serve in the best interests of the people it governs. To me, that means affordable access to education, health care, housing, and a comfortable retirement. To ensure these goals we need to establish living wage minimums, a safe and healthy environment, equality for all, a judicial system that is truly fair and unbiased, and an economy that functions for the benefit of everyone, not just those already well-off enough to succeed on their own.